Senate debates
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Equal Pay Day (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about 27 August being Equal Pay Day, which has been so named by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, EOWA. EOWA is calling on all employers in our country... - Water (3 speeches)
I congratulate Anna McPhee on the great work she does in the area of equal opportunity in the workplace for women. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak today on the matter of water, and for... - Social Security and Veterans' Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 (1 speech)
I would like to speak about the legislation that was tabled in the House of Representatives today that deals with truancy. The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today tabled a bill in the... - Peacekeeping Operations (5 speeches)
I rise to speak today in this debate on matters of public interest to make a few comments with regard to Australia’s role in peacekeeping operations, with particular reference to the United... - Australian Building and Construction Commission (7 speeches)
I also rise to speak in the matters of public interest debate. Can I say how lovely it is to see you in the chair, Mr Acting Deputy President Trood.
